GuidoVN
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 22 January 2019
Credit cards for expats in Vietnam by dhan1234
Hi friends , I would like to know that as an expat how difficult is it to get a credit card in Vietnam, I am working in a multinational company , it will be great if anyone shares who already have a credit card from a local vietnemase bank, required ...
There really isn't such a bank in VN. Citi, HSBC, et al are majority owned by Vietnamese investors. They are VN banks using western brands & marques. Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
The Vietnamese approach to honesty is very different from the West. Most VN are honest, especially outside of the big cities. It is way too complex to explain in a forum. But their beliefs and priorities are vastly different.Honesty maybe, but ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
OP has not given the effort to understand different cultures. However, 膼i岷縞 kh么ng s峄� s煤ng :-) Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
The Vietnamese approach to honesty is very different from the West. Most VN are honest, especially outside of the big cities. It is way too complex to explain in a forum. But their beliefs and priorities are vastly different. Read More
Motorbike License- Hard to get for Foreigners. by Silvertail26
It is illegal to ride a bike over 50cc's without a valid Vietnam Motorbike License. The laws have changed, I believe because of the amount of motorcycle accidents by Foreigners over recent years. You, until recently, were able to go through a ...
Currently, they have suspended licenses for foreigners, due that jackass who was riding drunk, and killed a woman. Read More
Paying EVN bill is easy !! by charmavietnam
It's very simple to pay your electricity bill each month! Electricity is valuable so use in case of necessity :D Ask your landlord the EVN consumer number (PE00000000000) if you agree to pay yourself in the rent contract. EVN staff will deliver ...
Interesting to hear about foreigners are more likely to run a home business. Landlords prefer foreigners to rent. VN tend to sublet, or under report the number of ppl living in unit. Not to mention the chicken farm they started :-) Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
[b][color=#057716]Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam[/color][/b] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=#222cf6]To apply for an investor TRC, ...
1. Yes, costs about $120 2. No visa needed 3. Nope 4. No. It is a laminated ID card 5. Yes, apply anytime If you are married, why get a visa? TRC are normally issued for 3 years. Get a TRC, relax until time is close for the new passport, get PP, ... Read More
Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam by charmavietnam
[b][color=#057716]Steps to obtain an Investor TRC (Temporary Residence Card) in Vietnam[/color][/b] -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [color=#222cf6]To apply for an investor TRC, ...
[color=#e71f1f] No.Just in case it's not too clear, the "No' that Colin gave applied to the first 4 questions. For the last one, you can apply for a TRC is you fulfilled one of these requirements: 鈥� Member of a Limited Company ... Read More
Any American CPA's in HCMC? by bradwelljackson
Hello All, Tax time is coming up for U.S. citizens, and my tax form will be complicated with the Social Security issue, so does anyone here know of a Public Accountant here in Saigon who can do U.S. tax forms? I'd be much obliged if you ...
FACTA does not kick in until you have $50,000 US or equivalent in overseas banks. Actually I think TurboTax will do the form for you (Form 8938) but you will need to purchase the downloadable Deluxe version. Of course if you have $50,000 ... Read More
Credit cards for expats in Vietnam by dhan1234
Hi friends , I would like to know that as an expat how difficult is it to get a credit card in Vietnam, I am working in a multinational company , it will be great if anyone shares who already have a credit card from a local vietnemase bank, required ...
Credit card or debit card makes practically no difference to me. Whether I pay now or at the end of the month is absolutly irrelevant for me. I have a VISA debit card from Sacombank and TIMO (VPBank) keeps pushing me to order a Mastercard credit ... Read More
Credit cards for expats in Vietnam by dhan1234
Hi friends , I would like to know that as an expat how difficult is it to get a credit card in Vietnam, I am working in a multinational company , it will be great if anyone shares who already have a credit card from a local vietnemase bank, required ...
WOW :o That would be illegal usury in a lot of countries. If you carry over a balance of 25M VND it would cost you 804,166 VND in interest for just one month. Better pay that one off in full every month.Since the VND is losing ~8% per year, it ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
I will bet you 2 hao it was the Nguyens :-). 2 Hao VN Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
Read up a little more....there are MANY non-Vietnamese that were involved in the scam, knowingly of not. Asian culture defines honesty very differently than the West. Face plays a big issue in their outcomes, for better or worse. 70-80 % of VN ... Read More
Credit cards for expats in Vietnam by dhan1234
Hi friends , I would like to know that as an expat how difficult is it to get a credit card in Vietnam, I am working in a multinational company , it will be great if anyone shares who already have a credit card from a local vietnemase bank, required ...
My big question is why? Despite the commission hungry bimbo at the bank saying 'just sign', it took me 18 months, providing any and every document imaginable. I now have an unsecured 1ty limit ~45KUSD, 45 day grace period, 1st year fee ... Read More
Any American CPA's in HCMC? by bradwelljackson
Hello All, Tax time is coming up for U.S. citizens, and my tax form will be complicated with the Social Security issue, so does anyone here know of a Public Accountant here in Saigon who can do U.S. tax forms? I'd be much obliged if you ...
Depending on you situation, you really need a human to more than slice off the annual expat deduction, and pray. Hope is a not a plan.....and don't forget about FATCA reporting June :-) Reach out yo AI Tax advisors Based in BKK, they know the ... Read More
Vietnam bank charges for transfers from overseas by Lenniexlondon
Hi my Viet friends , Could anyone advise on transfer fee to Vietnam ? i've just opened a ACB bank to transfer money from my UK business to Vietnam on a regular basis only to find that each time i send money from my UK bank in dollars to my ...
I think it's not USD 5k but USD 10k. I also think that the bank has to report this to the IRS and not the bank customer. But I'm not quite sure.The legal threshold is $10k. However, on top of that, the U.S. Government has put pressure on ... Read More
SIM Card & Registration by kschulz
[i]**Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but I haven't seen anything recent. [/i] Next week, my wife and I will be moving to HCMC to study Vietnamese. Two Questions: (1) What is the best mobile service provider? (most reliable, ...
Your 5G assessment is in reverse. Consumer value added services is the main driver. IoT has enormous # endpoints, but most are lowspeed embedded devices. Critical infrastructure rarely uses mobility, due to the threats inherent. Regardless, VN 5G ... Read More
land lease question by malaica2000
Can i have a local person to buy freehold land, then lease it to me for 50 years ?
That is a big 'it depends' question. Caveat Emptor. Read More
SIM Card & Registration by kschulz
[i]**Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but I haven't seen anything recent. [/i] Next week, my wife and I will be moving to HCMC to study Vietnamese. Two Questions: (1) What is the best mobile service provider? (most reliable, ...
) It depends on where in HCMC you are, but you won't have to use data that much as WiFi is readily available in the majority of places, i use Mobifone and it seems relatively ok, get 4g every now and again, 3g is worst case scenario. My bill ... Read More
SIM Card & Registration by kschulz
[i]**Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere, but I haven't seen anything recent. [/i] Next week, my wife and I will be moving to HCMC to study Vietnamese. Two Questions: (1) What is the best mobile service provider? (most reliable, ...
I am in the biz, and Viettel is the way to go. U am currently testing their new 5G service, due next year. Mobi, VNPT, etc. all LEASE their service from Viettel. When things go wrong, Viettel customers get 1st priority service. That's why ... Read More
Computer power source help! by SuprStu
Hello everyone I just moved from TX to HCMC with my family for work. Unfortunately my computer does not have that switch by the power source to switch between 120v and 240v. Does anyone know where I can get a quality converter/transformer? I have ...
Heavens, 1st off, your GSM phone has nothing to do do with power. GSM, i.e. Viettel, Mobi, and Sprint (US) have different radio equipment. The US, and Japan do not conform to worldwide de facto standards. Even iPhone suffered this, but radio ... Read More
Opening a Bank account by HWJ
Hi Im Harold, Iv been following this forum for a little bit, forgive my ignorance if this topic has already been covered. Im hoping to move from Australia to Saigon and open up a small business and eventually live here once it stabilizes. I have ...
I have just xfered funds into 7 different accounts, 5 banks, 3 countries, via 3 beneficiaries from 2 countries. 4 currencies. I am still tabulating the fees, exchange rates/spread, and documenting all the rules that we had to comply with. Every VN ... Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
It seems you were jesting but take care. I once overheard a Viet Kieu customer at Citibank who was trying to return a $100 bill that they had just given him a little earlier. He had taken it out to exchange at a gold shop likely because Citi's ... Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
I cannot disagree more strenuously that TKB is a good bank. They have been the worst bank I have ever experienced. They have charged undisclosed fees, refused to repatriate legitmate remittals, required me to sign documents 5-6 times in a branch, ... Read More
How to get reliable internet in Ho Chi Minh City by gmj1892
Hi all, I'm considering a move to Vietnam next year but, despite having read up on the topic via these forums and elsewhere, I'm still a little uncertain about the internet situation - there seem to be many conflicting views on how good it ...
Check the voltage input. It probably has an AC to DC converter that accepts 220V but check it.Good advice! Most electronic gadgets are dual voltage, but blenders, vacuums, etc. bought at Sears or Target are almost all 110V only Read More
How to get reliable internet in Ho Chi Minh City by gmj1892
Hi all, I'm considering a move to Vietnam next year but, despite having read up on the topic via these forums and elsewhere, I'm still a little uncertain about the internet situation - there seem to be many conflicting views on how good it ...
You could bring a wifi router from the US, but Wifi is governed by goverments. I have had problems now and again with my Mac. It sometimes receives a neighbor's signal, tagged as VN, and blocks the restricted channels, that work in the US ... Read More
How to get reliable internet in Ho Chi Minh City by gmj1892
Hi all, I'm considering a move to Vietnam next year but, despite having read up on the topic via these forums and elsewhere, I'm still a little uncertain about the internet situation - there seem to be many conflicting views on how good it ...
A little too much Speaker's corner.last post...but CNN, BBC, Sky, Al Jazeera, etc. are all monitored, and delayed by VN. Facebook, and Google have complied with VN's request to physically co-locate their network into VN, ostensibly to make ... Read More
How to get reliable internet in Ho Chi Minh City by gmj1892
Hi all, I'm considering a move to Vietnam next year but, despite having read up on the topic via these forums and elsewhere, I'm still a little uncertain about the internet situation - there seem to be many conflicting views on how good it ...
I tend to feel buying a decent home wifi router is necessary. Viettel and FPT both provide $7 Tenda units, both of which have major security flaws, well known to hacking community. Read More
Opening savings account in Vietnam by Lanna Prince
I have tried to update myself on the current rules for opening a savings account in a Vietnam bank. A number of forums about bank accounts are dated--I am sure rules have changed. Despite the fact many retirees are living in Vietnam, is it true ...
1st question is what is your citizenship??It is a HUGE difference, if American. Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Wow, the 'big' island. You have no idea what ur in for. I grew up in Wash DC, NYC was crap (now I love). Caifornia was a bunch of hippies who couldn't tell time (UC Davis). And ur boppin' to VN because?? :-) Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2019 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
I'm, Guido, nee Glenn. I am American, 56 yo, and have lived in or visited to 50+ countries, and touched 106 countries total. I speak Italian, Vietnamese, and Spanish fluently. I speak a piss poor Turkish and Polish. My hobbies are ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
[color=#dc2121]As a noob to expats, yet have a fairly decent understanding of both TV (easy), and v膬n h贸a VN (utterly impossible)...my advice is take a back seat. None of us will change VN as an 'expat'. If you makee an impact, ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
Weather not so cold. Surely snowflakes are not starting to flurry in HCM. Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
Any human with 1 iota of folly should respect Faulty Towers and Black Adder. They don't have to love it, Jeez , I can barely understand Adder.... Read More
Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute
Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...
OP is wise to use restraint, and caution....but it takes 2 postcards to know never to enter APO, and 2 hours during Lush ladies night to never return. Hit Bui Vien and act normal, no N20 Zepplins, & shisha at a Hai Ba Trung enclave, (if you ... Read More
Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute
Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...
In D1 and expat hubs, I see foreigners with the underbelly of society. Unattractive, single moms, undercover hookers, gringo hunters, etc. Locals are doing well and are in meaningful relationships holding hands and their partners are loving. If I ... Read More
Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute
Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...
VN wives are renowned for their undying loyalty and perserverance. Every female in world wants a stable future,,,,kids, good job, whatever. Stop kicking your can down street, and jump out, or dive in...110% either way. Undying loyalty huh? I ... Read More
Stupid and ignorant bank staffs are in many banks here! by charmavietnam
Previously I posted through several threads about the ignorance, irresponsible and arrogance nature of Vietnamese banking staffs. Here is one more :D I have [url=http://vietcombank.com.vn/]Vietcombank[/url] account since 2008 which created in Chi ...
I was trying to either xfer USD at VCB HCM downtown. For an hour, both my wife I peppered the nice clerk, asking could we xfer direct...NO...can we xfer from my USD acct to my VN wif's acct, then to US?...NO...after the hour was happily over, I ... Read More
How to get reliable internet in Ho Chi Minh City by gmj1892
Hi all, I'm considering a move to Vietnam next year but, despite having read up on the topic via these forums and elsewhere, I'm still a little uncertain about the internet situation - there seem to be many conflicting views on how good it ...
Things have dramatically improved in VN, and my FPT service in a big hi-rise runs well, meaningg I get what I pay for. If you're Inet is required 99.99999% of the time, buy a USB capable dual link router. If you lose your HS home service, the ... Read More
Is speaking vietnamese a real advantage to find a job for an expat ? by BenoitZdr
What are the [b]real[/b] benefits of speaking vietnamese for an expat who is looking for a job in HCMC ? Easier to find a job? More responsibilities ? Better salary ? How true ? Or maybe it does not change anything ? Thanks
Isn't the answer obvious? Of course speaking the local language will improve your relationships, both professional and personal. It will NOT improve your salary options, as VN's will work for less. IME, speaking VN has opened many ... Read More
Vietnam bank charges for transfers from overseas by Lenniexlondon
Hi my Viet friends , Could anyone advise on transfer fee to Vietnam ? i've just opened a ACB bank to transfer money from my UK business to Vietnam on a regular basis only to find that each time i send money from my UK bank in dollars to my ...
Wait until you withdraw physical US/AUD from your VN foreign currency account! TCB hits me for a fee....and this is after I paid $40 in US, $5 at TCB. Play close attention to the currency exchage rate...that's where the bank hides yet ... Read More
Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute
Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...
in world wants a stable future,,,,kids, good job, whatever. Stop kicking your can down street, and jump out, or dive in...110% either way. Undying loyalty huh? I don't think so. Might be an old wives tale. OP, Thanks for deflecting the topic ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
I do several advanced English conversation workshops, and the English euphemism 鈥業 am between jobs at the moment鈥� is construed by VN as 鈥業 finished my morning job, and am heading to my afternoon job鈥�. Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
Thanks for such a thorough reply. In literature, VN humor and satire was brilliant compared to today鈥檚 slapstick. I read many early books about VN myths and fables. My main motivation was to end my frustration asking why weird VN traditions ... Read More
The Pollution and Getting Sick by DiandraL
I recently moved to Saigon a few weeks ago but since then I have developed this constant cough and my nose runs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am not feeling ill or anything. Just weird symptoms. My only conclusion is the pollution that is ...
I buy activated charcoal from an aquarium shop. A friend manages a coconut shell activated carbon processing facility in Can Tho. It is laborious to change it frequently, but it helps air & water filters....fishies seem happy. Read More
The Pollution and Getting Sick by DiandraL
I recently moved to Saigon a few weeks ago but since then I have developed this constant cough and my nose runs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am not feeling ill or anything. Just weird symptoms. My only conclusion is the pollution that is ...
I agree with you on this. The so call fast developing countries are experiencing growing pains. One of them is air, water pollution. International companies set up factories to take advantage of cheap labor, cheap lands, weak governmental control. ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
I get the impression I shouldn't have asked. Anything that roughly translates as "dim chicken" can't be good. I'll have to remember that and not use it on someone bigger than I am. Well, you assumed correctly never to directly ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
In HCM and surrounds, it is used to convey a student's 'trouble subject'....mathematics, etc. Imagine a poor chicken with a single bad eye (mat le) , that runs all over, not frantically, looking for food.... ..but it just cannot find ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
Yep, the red toe nailed chickens are crafty....gotta watch the con m猫o hai ch芒n as well (2 legged cats) Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
Ga tre and ga noi are used in cockfights often....a very impressive list. When it comes to chickens, I a am a g脿 m峄� :-) Read More
The Pollution and Getting Sick by DiandraL
I recently moved to Saigon a few weeks ago but since then I have developed this constant cough and my nose runs. Has anyone else experienced this? I am not feeling ill or anything. Just weird symptoms. My only conclusion is the pollution that is ...
I have a corp sponsor, and can't really give access....but this is the newest info from Int'l SOS. Int'l SOS Air Pollution Document Read More
are narcotic pain killers available in Vietnam by ltcjackwatson
i recently retired from the US Army and take percocet 2 times a day and flexiril 2 times a day since i broke my back in Iraq..... another story!!! i have heard you cannot obtain either of these drugs in Vietnam, and the pharmacies i have checked ...
Tramadol is all you can obtain. Like most other countries, opiates are very strictly limited. Chinese carfentanyl is available on street, but very dangerous. Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
Simple....her status is changing, so she either has a K1, or heads home. Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
Hate to be a downer, but your newfound love will end. Only question is when. FWIW, a 20 year age gap that survives is considered miraculous. You better turn water into ruou, and than to diamond fast. Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
Age difference is not as taboo as west. 20 yr diff stretches it Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
I know hookers that somehow received a US tourism guide visa (!) and finally snared the local Fedex guy at office. Marriage has gone splendidly. My point is the girls know the visa rule much better than a citizen can fathom. Read More
Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute
Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...
Hate to burst your bubble, but the problem is you. Are you so insecure to think your worth is a US visa? Pinays English ability, along with hosting Westerners back in the airbase days, makes them know exactly what you like to hear, VN wives are ... Read More
Is begging good for some people and bad for others? by Libhero
This story about white expats begging in Ho Chi Minh City got me thinking. Why is it okay for a Vietnamese to beg but terrible for a white or expat to beg? This is what I call double standard played by most people from the west. Whether white ...
Begging is a last resort that strips most of their purpose, dignity and pride It is NOT a new, avante gard, disruptive business model. GoFundMe is not a replacement for reckless riding either. Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
FWIW, OP is going to get double scrutiny during his pysco exam while applying for his marriage cert. Sure, a little coffee money will get him thru. Think hard.... Read More
Vietnamese Girfriend by SIVAGAIT
Hi, I am a 56-year old professional from Canada; single at the present time. While visiting Vietnam last year and on my way to Danang, I met a 21-year old Vietnamese girl who is a university student in the USA. We started talking and became ...
Age gap is very important! A 56yo has experience, both good and bad, and is pretty much set in their ways. A 21yo has dreams and goals, many of which will change in, say, 10 years. That is a big unknown in the beginning with a young girl. Read More
Device privacy, trust, intrusion and the jealousy of vietnamese girls by SaigonSeamus
Hello all, 1st time poster, I'm Seamus and I've been in Vietnam about a year firstly motorbiking solo the length and breadth of the country now blissfully settled into ex-pat life in Saigon down near Phu My Hung. In the past few months I have ...
IMHO, most of that jealoust is driven by face, as VN women would dislike their SO acting friendly towards any other VN female, innocent or not. They also do not trust other VN women generally, many of them are truly evil, whose agenda is simply to ... Read More
Device privacy, trust, intrusion and the jealousy of vietnamese girls by SaigonSeamus
Hello all, 1st time poster, I'm Seamus and I've been in Vietnam about a year firstly motorbiking solo the length and breadth of the country now blissfully settled into ex-pat life in Saigon down near Phu My Hung. In the past few months I have ...
I wouldn't stand for it........I'm not a bully but you don't do that to her do you?? Wel, maybe you should once or twice to show her how it makes you feel,,,,,,,,,,I think you are bothered by it but to keep the peace you don't ... Read More
Laptops by goldenbrown
Hi, A few weeks ago i posted about ordering a laptop from abroad to be delivered to hcmc and asked about import tax thanks for the reply's very helpful,i have since looked at buying here can anyone tell me if a company called lazada sell new or ...
I was tempted, and mentioned it to my regular lazada delivery guy. He said there wasn't much he could do, giving jazz hands :-) Lazada costs money to call, so I let it go. I should have known when the pkg showed up so quickly, by a different ... Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
VN tend to leave the stickers on appliances to show off the brand (if Japaese) and to show product is new. Read More
Vietcombank & best way to get VND into GBP by GuestPoster0020
I have a teaching job in Hanoi, I will start soon. They will pay me every month into Vietcombank in VND. What should I do if I save some money and want to extract it into GBP when / if I go home (UK)? Can I just convert and send it to a UK bank ...
First off, all of origin of your income must be documented and substantiated. You cannot work in VN without a Work Permit and a VN sponsor company. There is no 100% legal way to xfer no doc money outside of VN. 1. Is Vietcombank an OK bank? It ... Read More
Laptops by goldenbrown
Hi, A few weeks ago i posted about ordering a laptop from abroad to be delivered to hcmc and asked about import tax thanks for the reply's very helpful,i have since looked at buying here can anyone tell me if a company called lazada sell new or ...
I like lazada as well, but normal caveat emptor applies. I have one mate have problems with a monitor purchased from a vendor in Hanoi. They sent some repair person in HCM, who destroyed the whole thing. It took him months to sort it out. I ... Read More
Import/Export of Goods by Marinatv
Hi Everyone, I've just moved to Vietnam and working on developing a business to import and export several goods in/out of Vietnam. What I'm finding is that there are a lot of individuals who I've spoken to that have mentioned ...
Importatiojn of cosmetics & nutritional supplements comes under VN rules including medicines, and chemical precursors. Find a very qualified professional for advice. Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
They are about 2x the US price. I bought a BMW GS1200 for about $50k. Read More
Random observations by Jim-Minh
There are a number of things that strike me unusual about Vietnam, and I thought I might comment and possibly petition your observations. You don't need a wallet in Vietnam, you need a filing cabinet. Vietnamese LOVE their soccer and remind me ...
When the truck driver who was high on meth and heroin and killed 15+ ppl, injured 30 others, he was jailed instantly for his own protection. The public at large is starting to get sick of such mayhem. Read More
how about flying a drone in vietnam by yacocati
Hello, I'm planning to visit Vietnam in a month, as I have a Phantom3 drone I was thinking carry it with me, but may be it can represent a problem, acording with local regulations etc, using it and also passing it in the airport custom etc. Do ...
Drones are regulated pretty much the same as all other rules; very draconian, and never enforced. :-) Heaven help you if anger govt. authorities. People have lost their visa/TRC's due to flying over military airspace. Drone flying is ... Read More
Talking to a Viet girl in HCMC. Need some clarity. by Nielsen Flute
Hello everyone. I need some advice on how to proceed with this girl I've been talking to for a while. We've been talking to each other for a few years now on and off through Skype/Viber. By chance I was in Saigon for work in 2015 and we ...
Cut your losses from this relationship. As a married expat living in VN for almost 10 years, I believe the most important lesson I took hard knocks for were that #1-Vietnamese have a different concept of honesty, and see no problem similar to a ... Read More